In Works in Progress, photographers Michael Parente and Jacob Pesci examine the photographs they have made over the course of their emerging careers, while searching for commonalities and differences in their work. In this pop-up show, the two artists explore their unique photographic visions through a lens of experimentation and play, inviting the audience into their thought process.
Image: Jacob Pesci, London, Chicago, IL, October 2020. Courtesy of the artist
Participating Artists
Michael Parente is a photographer exploring his relationship with the people and places surrounding him. The camera lens provides him with moments of pause, curiosity, and reflection. Michael currently serves as the Sr. Photographer of American Eagle Outfitters.
Jacob Pesci is a photographer, artist, and educator concerned with the human condition in the modern world. Through the lens of his own experiences, he looks to connect and love others with dignity and truth.